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Students in the Pittsburgh area can get help preparing for their SAT with one of the in-depth Pittsburgh SAT prep options Varsity Tutors can connect you with. The SAT is a standardized exam that is usually taken by upper-grade high school students who are getting ready to apply to college. Students who do well on the SAT could have a more successful application cycle. A solid SAT score can also earn a student additional scholarship offers.
You may have decided to take the SAT if you attend a local school like Shady Side Academy or North Allegheny High School. However, preparing for this exam can be a challenging thing to do on your own because of its comprehensiveness. Varsity Tutors would love to help you get more out of your SAT study sessions and make progress towards your goals on the exam. You can reach out to us directly today if you're ready to get started with a Pittsburgh SAT prep option. Or, keep reading for more information on the SAT and how we can help you get ready for it.
What's covered on the SAT?
The SAT was designed to help colleges assess which of their applicants would do best in the collegiate environment. With this goal in mind, the test is split into a total of four sections, three of which are required. Math, Reading, and Writing and Language are the required portions of the SAT. The exam also has an optional Essay section. Each of these test sections requires a different academic skill set.
For example, the Math section of the SAT covers many of the most important math topics that you would've learned about throughout your academic career. You'll be asked questions on things like algebra, data analysis, and introductory advanced mathematics. The Math section is split into two parts, one of which allows test-takers to use a calculator and one that does not. You'll need to answer 58 total questions in a maximum of 80 minutes.
The Reading section of the exam is concerned with test-takers' reading comprehension skills. The multiple-choice questions on this section will all be based on a handful of written passages. You'll need to read the passages and then answer questions based on what you've read. The score that you earn on the Reading section will be combined with the score you earn on the Writing and Language section to form one combined 200 to 800 point score. The Writing and Language test section also features a number of written passages. However, some of the passages in this section will include graphs, tables, and charts. That means you'll need a slightly different skill set in order to do well on this part of the SAT.
Last, you may also decide to complete the exam's optional Essay section. If you do, then you'll have 50 minutes to finish it. You'll be asked to read a passage of writing and then craft an essay response to it. Your work will be graded based on the quality of your writing and the strength of the arguments that you make throughout your essay. You'll be scored on a 6 to 24 point scale.
How can Pittsburgh SAT preparation from Varsity Tutors help you get ready for the SAT?
As detailed in the section above, the SAT is a challenging exam to prepare for because it tests students on a wide variety of subjects. That's why signing up for Pittsburgh SAT prep from Varsity Tutors can be such a rewarding experience. You can choose between taking a Pittsburgh SAT prep course or working with a private tutor. Both of these options have unique benefits that are worth exploring.
For example, have you previously found success in the traditional classroom learning environment? If so, then taking a Pittsburgh SAT prep class could be right for you. Classes take place online through a virtual learning platform that replicates the classroom experience. You'll learn through a series of live lectures that are delivered by an expert instructor. A group of peers will take your course with you and you can interact with them to get even more out of your study sessions. If you're having trouble with a challenging topic, then you can sign up to work with your educator in a one-on-one setting to get extra assistance. This makes it easy to keep up with your classwork.
Or, you may prefer to work with a Pittsburgh SAT tutor. Tutoring could be the right option for you if you're someone who places a premium on working directly with their instructor. You and your educator can meet together for a series of one-on-one lessons that focus on the specific subjects that you need the most help with. For example, if you're struggling with the SAT Math section, then your tutor can spend extra time on this section and less time on a section that you may already understand. This creates a personalized learning experience that can make academic growth easier to achieve.
Your tutoring sessions can also help you to develop your general testing skill set as well. For example, the SAT is an exam with restrictive section time limits. Your educator can spend some time with you showing you how you can overcome this challenge by managing your time more efficiently on the day of your SAT. The skills that you learn during this process can be used in the future when you have to take a similarly challenging exam. Or, perhaps you've struggled a bit with test anxiety in the past. If so, your instructor can spend some time showing you exercises you can use to overcome test anxiety while taking the SAT or any exam you may take in the future. Thus, tutoring can be a very well-rounded learning experience that pays dividends well into the future.
Both of these options are flexible as well. If you're interested in working with a tutor, we'll do everything we can to connect you with someone who is able to work around the other important parts of your life. Similarly, there are numerous course options to choose from and new courses start weekly as well. If you prefer to take an SAT class then you can easily find one that fits within the confines of your schedule.
How can you get started?
Do you think that you would benefit from one of these Pittsburgh SAT prep options? If so, consider reaching out to Varsity Tutors today. We'd love to get you started with your preferred learning plan. We look forward to working with you and hope to hear from you soon.
Rishi: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
...student's face when he or she finally masters a difficult concept. My specialty subject is mathematics. In high school, I finished AP Calculus BC by the end of my junior year, and during my senior year I went on to take college-level math in a dual-enrollment program with Carnegie Mellon University. I just finished my freshman year at Yale, during which I took an accelerated course on Vector Calculus and Linear Algebra. In addition to...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics & Music
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Geometry
- Gifted
- +33 subjects
Courtney: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
As an experienced tutor, I am confident in my ability to help students improve their understanding of literature, their writing, and their standardized test scores.... My teaching philosophy focuses on the importance of adopting multiple teaching strategies. An innovative, flexible approach allows me to help a wide variety of students.... In a typical first session, I talk with a student to evaluate her goals, her areas of concern, and her personal strengths.... My students become independent learners because I help guide them on strategies for helping themselves. I never do the work for my students. Instead, I guide them through their work in order to teach them how to complete future work on their own.
Education & Certification
- Coastal Carolina University - Bachelors, English
- Wake Forest University - Current Grad Student, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- GED
- +33 subjects
Graham: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
...and 2 during my freshman year at CMU. I have previous experience in tutoring from teaching introductory Algebra to a class of 30 students entering high school. Due to a busy semester, I am unavailable during the week for in-person tutoring sessions, but I can make time during the weekend to schedule consistent meetings. Relevant subjects that I feel comfortable tutoring in: Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry AP Calculus AB Calculus 1 SAT Math...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Geometry
- Pre-Algebra
- +18 subjects
Sai: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
...entering medical school at the University of Pennsylvania as a Twenty-First Century scholar this fall, I am excited to take on my role as a lifelong learner - I know how empowering education and just figuring things out can be. I want to help students learn to love, too, for that precise reason. Be it scoring higher on a standardized test or needing help through a class they are taking, I want to help them...
Education & Certification
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- Professional Certifications
- +55 subjects
Philip: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
...I was homeschooled for much of my life and loved it, but completed my last three years of high school in a public school and am thus well acquainted with the various forms of standardized testing. When I'm not studying I like singing and theatre, reading, playing the piano, climbing trees and doing anything outdoors. I have been tutoring Spanish at CMU for a year now, and am also well versed in History, Geography, and...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Current Undergrad, International Relations and Politics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- English
- +55 subjects
Pooja: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
...asked me to help some of his freshman students. It became an incredibly rewarding experience, for these students that I stuck with for nearly the entire school year were able to boost their grade up and feel more confident in their work. Some of my hobbies include playing tennis, hiking, and watching reruns of "Malcolm in the Middle" (my all-time favorite TV show). Currently, I'm a senior at the University of Pittsburgh double majoring in...
Education & Certification
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- College Physics
- AP Spanish Language & Culture
- Spanish
- +17 subjects
Naomi: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
...a disability rights NGO and helping my adult coworkers as well as elementary school- and college-aged students develop English language skills. I am very passionate about educational equity, and want to assist all students in accessing strong educational resources. I am able to tutor a wide range of topics, from standardized test prep to English to elementary/middle school Math and more. I also play violin and can help students with music theory, composition and general...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- TOEFL
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +38 subjects
Robert: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
...sharing and communication of knowledge is an important aspect of human life. I enjoy working with a variety of learning approaches and am glad to assist students and learners attain their potential. My personal areas of interest are the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences, and in particular, English, Latin, and philosophy. I believe that learning is a lifelong activity and part of human excellence. I wish you success in your own learning journey, and it...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- UK A Level
- PSAT
- ACT
- +56 subjects
Joseph: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
I enjoy teaching and mentoring people of all ages. I have excellent STEM education with Princeton BSE and Duke MBA. I enjoy project management work in business and teach Information Technology at 2 local colleges.
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
- Duke University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- GED
- SSAT
- +45 subjects
Pavan: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
I am a junior studying Information Systems and Management with a minor in Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. I am originally from California and am part of Camp Kesem at CMU. This summer, I am interning at Concur as a software developer. I love working with all types of students and consider myself to be very patient and friendly.
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Information Science
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- GED
- High School Geography
- French 3
- +33 subjects
Christopher: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
...from my own difficulties to help other students succeed. If my work sounds complicated or obscure, don't worry - I also take pride in my ability to explain difficult and advanced concepts in plain language so that anyone can understand. I've been tutoring students, primarily in mathematics, on and off since I was a high-school student. I started by tutoring family friends in Geometry, Trigonometry, and Algebra, and eventually began working as a Peer Assisted...
Education & Certification
- University of Alabama at Huntsville - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
- Princeton University - Current Grad Student, Applied Physics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Calculus
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- C++
- +36 subjects
Jeffrey: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
...7-12, Social Studies 7-12, and K-6 Elementary), a Master's Degree in Education, a BA in Theatre, and have advanced undergraduate coursework in literature and history. I believe, ultimately, all students hold the keys to their own academic achievement, it is up to me to help them unlock the door so they may accomplish any challenge that stands in their way. I will create a learning environment filled with integrity, accountability, responsibility, and fun resulting in...
Education & Certification
- Marymount Manhattan College - Bachelors, Theatre
- Felician College - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- PSAT
- MAP
- +21 subjects
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACCUPLACER
- REGENTS
- CLEP
- +220 subjects
Milind: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
I am an engineer having worked for 35 years . I would like to help students by tutoring in subjects like Physics, Engineering, Math and many more subjects. I am a kind and patient person and would like to gear my tutoring towards student's needs.
Education & Certification
- Walchand College of Engineering - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- College Of Engineering Pune - Master of Mechnaical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT Subject Test in Physics
- +14 subjects
Bethany: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
My name is Bethany Piechowicz. I am a recent college graduate from Penn State. I earned bachelor degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry with minors in environmental engineering and equine science. I love school, learning, and teaching others what I have learned. I enjoy reading books, riding horses, being outside, and solving problems.
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Physical Chemistry
- Algebra 2
- Differential Equations
- +27 subjects
Alaina: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
...in 2020. I then attended the University of Pittsburgh, earning a Master of Science in Sports Medicine. During my time at Pitt, I gained invaluable experience as a teaching assistant for both graduate and undergraduate courses. My time as a teaching assistant, in conjunction with my 6 years of volleyball coaching experience, has facilitated my desire to become a tutor. I enjoy forming relationships with individuals while helping them achieve their full potential.
Education & Certification
- University of Delaware - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Master of Science, Sports Medicine
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Medicine
- Neuroscience
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- +23 subjects
Zoe : Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
...with over a 4.0 and a college student who graduated with honors, I know how to work hard, and I know that hard work will pay off. Having spent two years as a high school English teacher, I am extremely knowledgeable of all kinds of learning styles, but I have learned that almost every student learns best working one-on-one with a teacher. Therefore, I love being a tutor! A certified 7-12 English Teacher, I specialize...
Education & Certification
- Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- Special Education
- +26 subjects
Miguel: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
I graduated from Columbia University in the city of New York with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Applied Math. I have tutored math and SAT prep for the students from my high school. I currently work at a startup that specializes in mass producing Thermoplastic Composites parts. I believe math and science are the fundamental basis for understanding the world and the things we interact with daily.
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- Differential Equations
- +42 subjects
Nicole: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
Hello! My name is Nicole and I have been with Varsity Tutors since 2015. I am a licensed family law attorney, but in my spare time, I tutor to help students achieve their dreams. I believe that learning can be fun and the more people I can convince of that, the better! In my spare time, I enjoy long distance running, reading horror novels and hanging out with my calico cat, Webby.
Education & Certification
- Saint Lawrence University - Bachelors, Government and Philosophy
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law - Masters, (JD) Law
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SSAT
- PSAT
- +43 subjects
Taylor: Pittsburgh SAT test prep instructor
...student training to be a veterinarian at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. I have ample experience in STEM subjects like biochemistry, biology, and mathematics, but am also very passionate about writing, reading, and more! As evidenced by my history of Liberal Arts education, I believe having an understanding and appreciation across a wide variety of fields, not only STEM, is crucial to developing a holistic worldview. In college I tutored a variety...
Education & Certification
- Saint Vincent College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Pennsylvania - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Technology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- GED
- +64 subjects